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Creative Thinking Courses

Creative thinking courses can help you learn brainstorming techniques, problem-solving strategies, and innovative design principles. You can build skills in idea generation, critical analysis, and collaborative creativity. Many courses introduce tools like mind mapping software, design thinking frameworks, and creativity exercises that facilitate the application of these skills in various contexts.


Popular Creative Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Ser más creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Curiosity, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity, Persona (User Experience)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Programming Principles, Javascript, Web Development, Web Design, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Software Development, Debugging, Data Ethics, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Image Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    SAP Professional Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Product Strategy, SAP Applications, Technical Consulting, Relationship Building, Project Management, Rapport Building, Consultative Approaches, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Waterfall Methodology, Solution Delivery, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Design Thinking, Business Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Adobe Dreamweaver CC (2017): Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Multimedia, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Email Marketing, Front-End Web Development, Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Development, Web Content, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Marketing, Content Management, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Vision Transformer (ViT), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Autoencoders, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative AI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Excel Macros, Infographics, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Data Integration

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Team Motivation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Team Building, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, Governance, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Negotiation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Adobe Photoshop CC: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photography, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Color Matching, Computer Graphic Techniques, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Business Strategies, Prioritization, Open Mindset

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    La boîte à outils de l'entrepreneuriat

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Target Market, Product Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Adaptability, Innovation, Fundraising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Marketing Channel, Project Finance, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Design with Canva Magic Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Canva (Software), AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Content Creation, Generative AI, Quality Control, Creative Design, Ideation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular creative thinking courses

  • Ser más creativos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
  • SAP Professional Fundamentals: SAP
  • Adobe Dreamweaver CC (2017): Part 2: Logical Operations
  • IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow: IBM
  • Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization: Macquarie University
  • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Adobe Photoshop CC: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine

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